Delhi High Court

72,805 judgments

Year:

Union of India v. Nagarjuna Construction Co. Ltd

15 Mar 2016 · Manmohan Singh, J. · 2016:DHC:2198

The Delhi High Court condoned delay in re-filing a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that repeated fresh objections by the Registry and court vacations constituted sufficient cause for delay.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 limitation condonation of delay

S. Sampathu & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

15 Mar 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:2183-DB

The Delhi High Court directed grant of second ACP benefits to CRPF personnel upon completion of 24 years of service, ignoring re-mustering, following binding precedent.

labor petition_allowed Significant Assured Career Progression Scheme CRPF personnel 24 years service second ACP benefits

Ex-Ct./GD Dalip Singh v. UOI & Ors.

15 Mar 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:2184-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the removal from service of a CRPF constable for misconduct, affirming the authority's power to impose major penalties under Section 11(1) of the CRPF Act and emphasizing limited judicial interference in disciplinary matters.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant CRPF Act 1949 Departmental Inquiry Removal from service Natural justice

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd v. Klen & Marshalls Manufacturers and Exporters Ltd

15 Mar 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:2182-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a garnishee order legally compelling deposit of decretal amounts exempts the judgment debtor from default interest liability accruing thereafter, setting aside orders imposing such interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitral award default interest garnishee order Debts Recovery Tribunal

Harpal Sharma v. State of NCT Delhi

15 Mar 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:2171

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a robbery case after charge sheet filing, emphasizing parity with co-accused and the absence of necessity for further custodial investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 CrPC parity in bail charge sheet

A.K. Bhutani v. Central Warehousing Corporation

15 Mar 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:2170

The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition solely seeking refund of money against the State is not maintainable when alternative remedies like arbitration exist, and dismissed the petition accordingly.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant writ petition refund of money Article 226 contractual dispute

Vanitha Muralikumar v. Ministry of Ayush

15 Mar 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:2166

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners’ writ petition seeking to delay compliance with the Uttarakhand High Court’s order restoring Dr. Ved Prakash Tyagi’s membership and presidency in the CCIM, emphasizing mandatory adherence to binding judicial orders.

administrative petition_dismissed Central Council of Indian Medicine Uttarakhand High Court order writ petition compliance with court order

PAN PARAG INDIA LTD. v. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE & ANR.

15 Mar 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:2168

The Delhi High Court upheld the Director General of Foreign Trade's broad power under Section 16 of the Foreign Trade Act, 1992 to review orders, including judicial or quasi-judicial decisions, dismissing petitions challenging such jurisdiction.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Section 16 Foreign Trade Act 1992 Director General of Foreign Trade Review powers Judicial orders

M/S WHITEFIELDS OVERSEAS LTD. v. M/S PEC LIMITED

15 Mar 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:2169

The Delhi High Court upheld a blacklisting order while directing the respondent to consider a subsequent representation, emphasizing timely raising of objections and opportunity of hearing.

administrative other blacklisting show cause notice opportunity of hearing administrative order

Mukul Agarwal v. Brijesh Bahadur Singh

15 Mar 2016 · Ashutosh Kumar, J. · 2016:DHC:2165

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the decree for recovery of cheque amount with interest where the drawer failed to prove payment after dishonour.

civil appeal_dismissed dishonour of cheque recovery suit interest on cheque amount business relationship

Ram Giri v. Union of India & Anr

15 Mar 2016 · Ashutosh Kumar · 2016:DHC:2167

The Delhi High Court condoned a significant delay in filing a land acquisition appeal by a rustic villager, emphasizing a liberal interpretation of 'sufficient cause' under Section 5 of the Limitation Act to advance substantial justice while denying interest for the delayed period.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay Section 5 Limitation Act 1963 sufficient cause land acquisition appeal

Alok Kumar Monga & Ors. v. Delhi State & Anr

15 Mar 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:2176

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial cruelty FIR under Section 498A IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Mohd Nadeem & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of Delhi & Anr)

15 Mar 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:2180

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

C.S. Agarwal & Anr. v. Smt. Nirmal Jain & Ors.

15 Mar 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:2175

The Delhi High Court held that unregistered and unstamped Agreements to Sell can be admitted as evidence for specific performance suits under the proviso to Section 49 of the Registration Act, and impounding such documents under the Indian Stamp Act is not justified when no benefit under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act is claimed.

civil petition_allowed Significant Agreements to Sell Specific Performance Registration Act, 1908 Indian Stamp Act, 1899

M/S BDR Homes Pvt Ltd & Ors v. D.D. Global Capital Ltd.

15 Mar 2016 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2016:DHC:2162

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to recall the sanction of a scheme of amalgamation, holding that non-receipt of notice by a minority shareholder does not invalidate the scheme when the requisite majority consents and no fraud or public interest violation is shown.

corporate petition_dismissed Significant scheme of amalgamation shareholder consent notice under Section 391 share exchange ratio

State NCT of Delhi v. Inderpreet Singh & Anr

15 Mar 2016 · Suresh Kait · 2016:DHC:2161

The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted to accused in a large-scale money circulation fraud for non-compliance with bail conditions and failure to repay investors.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail conditions money circulation scheme Prize Chits and Money Circulation Scheme (Banning) Act, 1978 Section 482 CrPC

Ashrit @ Monty & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

15 Mar 2016 · Suresh Kait · 2016:DHC:2160

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, affirming the High Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences arising from matrimonial disputes.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute non-compoundable offence

Amit Taneja & Ors v. Govt of NCT Delhi

15 Mar 2016 · Suresh Kait · 2016:DHC:2159

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial disputes Section 498A IPC

Rajeev Kumar Kathuria & Anr. v. SBS Logistics Holdings Singapore Pte Limited & Ors.

15 Mar 2016 · Manmohan Singh · 2016:DHC:2158

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining majority shareholders from selling shares pending arbitration but declined relief against a non-party foreign company.

corporate appeal_allowed Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 interim injunction shareholders agreement share purchase agreement

Kapil Ravi Das v. The State of NCT of Delhi

15 Mar 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:2157

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for rape and criminal intimidation based on the credible testimony of the prosecutrix despite delay in FIR and absence of injuries, dismissing the appellant's appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rape prosecutrix testimony delay in FIR absence of injuries